In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
If I could always be eighteen
You could always be eight
We'd draw monsters on your wall
I'd keep you up too late
Cause getting served in pubs
It's all it's cracked up to be
I dreamt you were wee again
Arms stretched and pining for me
Come here so I can help you
Tie your brand-new tie
Brush your coat, and remember
No one laughs if you cry
Well fuck me, it's windy
We picked a good day
That's the first drink I've ever bought you
And I'm sure you're starting to sway
You could always be eight
We'd draw monsters on your wall
I'd keep you up too late
Cause getting served in pubs
It's all it's cracked up to be
I dreamt you were wee again
Arms stretched and pining for me
Come here so I can help you
Tie your brand-new tie
Brush your coat, and remember
No one laughs if you cry
Well fuck me, it's windy
We picked a good day
That's the first drink I've ever bought you
And I'm sure you're starting to sway
Lyrics submitted by pc_michael
The Devil-Tips Lyrics as written by Malcolm Middleton Aidan Moffat
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If you can find it, there's another version of this on a compilation called Shanti Project Collection Vol. 3. That's my favorite version of all time.